BSC continues its steady climb in enrollment with a record 3,788 students enrolled this fall. The official total marks a 5.5 percent increase over 3,591 students enrolled last fall.

Dr. Drake Carter, provost and vice president for academic affairs, said he believes the additional 197 students are spread pretty evenly across the campus.

“I believe our growth reflects BSC’s dedication to quality and innovation. Students are getting what they need from us and are telling their friends and family members to come to BSC,” Carter said.

He said new programs, such as Mechanical Maintenance Technology, Instrumentation & Control Technology, and the Bachelor of Applied Science in Energy Management have helped boost enrollment.

Other details of the report show that 2,492 are full-time students, 83 percent are North Dakotans, and the in-state students are split almost 50/50 between male/female. Students are enrolled from 49 states and eight foreign countries.